Revised SPCs: Eliquis (apixaban) film-coated tablets- all strengths

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SPCs highlight DOACs are not recommended for patients with history of thrombosis diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, in particular, triple positive patients, where use of DOACs could be associated with increased rates of recurrent thrombotic events vs. vitamin K antagonists.

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